jackshoegazer is out of surgery, which was a "text-book operation" according to the surgeon. He is in intensive care, on a lot of drugs and oxygen, but they were able to get the breathing tube out in the OR so he should be out of ICU tomorrow. He's experiencing quite a bit of pain and the meds aren't helping much, so your continued thoughts, prayers (he's rather fond of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles), long-distance Reiki, and general well-wishings are all greatly appreciated.

Feel free to send flowers, cards, etc. care of Jeremy Parker to the Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He doesn't have a room number yet, but I'm sure they'll get there. Flowers and immediate-delivery items should probably wait until Wednesday, to make sure he's out of ICU. I'll post a room number as soon as he has one.

You can use the hospital gift shop to send flowers or gifts at (801) 507-5130, or send him a message which the nurses will print out and deliver to him at this site.

Yes. fnord777 is no longer.

I am now jackshoegazer.

In celebration of this momentous occasion, I am reposting the opening scene of my first Jack Shoegazer novel. Comments, criticisms and critiques are welcome.


I'd like to thank everyone who read, commented and supported me during the fnord777 era, and hope that I continue to astound, inform, and entertain you.

Gratzi!